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Gluten-Free Chinese Ordering Cheat Sheet
A compact guide to common gluten signals in Chinese restaurants and questions to ask before ordering.
Cheat sheet
| Term or zone | What it usually means | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Soy sauce | Regular soy sauce usually contains wheat. | Ask for certified gluten-free tamari if available. |
| Wrappers | Dumplings, wontons, buns, pancakes. | Usually wheat-based. |
| Noodles | Lo mein, chow mein, wonton noodles. | Usually wheat-based unless rice noodles are specified. |
| Fried items | Batter and shared fryer risk. | Ask about coating and fryer. |
| Sauces | Brown sauces, hoisin, oyster, chile sauces. | Check labels and pre-mixed sauces. |
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